After reading this forum for a couple of years I grabbed a backpack, locked the doors and ended up in Valladolid, the closest airport to where the dart struck. I am here, my luggage is nowhere to be found but Iberia airlines tells me not to worry. My plan was to bus to Leon, but now I am thinking of joining the Camino Madrid at Simancas or Penaflor de Hornija. My questions are, where can I get a credential in Valladolid, where is a good place to start ( I'm just going to get a bus to a good start place that is not too rigorous, because although I am a fit swimmer,and walk often,I have not been a hiker for many years). The doors are locked at home and time is not a problem. I was thinking North half of the Madrid route to the Frances, then over to Leon and then up to Oviedo, (my original desired route), and then the northern route. I am sure someone here can give me good advice re the route and source of a credential. For the location of the backpack and gear I will seek the help from a more authorative source.